Category: Entertainment
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OutKast Files Lawsuit Against Atlanta EDM Group ATLiens For Trademark Infringement
Attorneys for Big Boi and Andre 3000 have filed paperwork in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia The term ATLiens was introduced to the lexicon by Georgia hip-hop duo OutKast when they released their second album under that name in 1996. The term was how they referred to themselves–a combination of their…
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Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 competition kicks off in Lagos
The competition officially began on Saturday, with 24 contestants arriving at the Festival Hotel in Lagos for a week of preparation and competition. “The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement and anticipation as the delegates checked in and completed their registration process… With poised elegance, each contestant posed for the cameras, marking the beginning of their…
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Mali suspends broadcasting of French LCI for 2 months
Mali suspends broadcasting of French LCI for 2 months, report says The French news channel is accused it of justifying terrorism and discrediting the country’s armed forces, as well as inciting the destabilization of the internal situation, local media reported on Saturday, citing Mali’s communications department. In June 2023, the Superior Council for Communication of…
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Global Gaming Giants are Increasingly Looking to Africa for Growth
The world’s youngest population, rapidly expanding internet connectivity, and increasingly widespread smartphone access are among factors driving growth of Africa’s games market. Gaming startups on the continent are attracting more funding and firms such as Disney, Electronic Arts (EA) and Riot Games are partnering with African gaming studios. The African gaming sector’s annual revenue is…
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Warner Bros. Reportedly Considers Leaving Game Business
The company is planning to sell its game division’s stake shares to avoid a break-up. According to a Financial Times report, Warner Bros.’s top management seeks to compensate for the company’s dropping share price. The price of Warner Bros. Discovery, a company’s subdivision engaged in the game industry, has fallen by almost 70% since it was…
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Toumani Diabate, a prominent Malian kora player, passes away at 58
He is considered one of the greatest living players of this traditional West African instrument. The kora is a 21-string harp-lute used extensively in West African music, particularly in Mali. Diabate was famous for his virtuosity on the kora and his ability to blend traditional music with influences from around the world, including jazz, blues,…
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South Africa Games Revenue Hit $360 Million in 2024
In a recent African Games Industry report, it was announced that consumer spending in South Africa reached $360 million in 2024. The biggest market in South Africa, with 26 million gamers, is made up of mobile gaming, followed by PC gamers (7.2 million) and console gamers (6.3 million). Previously, from 2017 to 2019, gaming revenue…
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American rapper 50 Cent plays ‘Many Men’ in honor of Donald Trump and edits his ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’ cover with Trump’s face.
American rapper 50 Cent plays ‘Many Men’ in honor of Donald Trump and edits his ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’ cover with Trump’s face.
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Japanese Politician Investigates Assassin’s Creed Shadows over Cultural Inaccuracies
Assassin’s Creed Shadows keeps collecting hate from people, so much so that their outraged cries reached Satoshi Hamada, a Japanese politician, who decided to investigate the game over cultural appropriation. He wants to bring the issue up in front of the National Diet, a legislative body in Japan. Replying to an X/Twitter post about how…
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New York City Spends $60 Thousand on PlayStation Games for Inmates
Access to video games is being leveraged to keep prisoners from misbehaving. Should prison conditions be medieval-like to deter potential criminals or more akin to three-star hotels to prevent inmates from developing mental health issues that could lead them back to crime upon release? As the debate surrounding this question rages on, New York City’s Department…
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